14. Reality Check

"Astrid!!" Sky tried to correct himself when he saw my reaction, but the damage had already been done.

How could my own brother humiliate me in front of my face?

When I looked into the future and expected Skylar to be by my side, Lance was the one who seemed more likely to lose his cool and vent his anger on anyone. I had always feared that one of my brothers might abandon me, but I never expected Skylar to be the first.

"Don't. Stay away from me," I said, motioning with my hand to get him to stop.

Tears that I had been holding back for...